*TRIGGER WARNING* The following is a discussion of pregnancy loss and complications. In a perfect world we’d never have to discuss the possibility of miscarriage or the need for medical interventions to complete miscarriages. But we live in a fallen world and positive pregnancy tests don’t always result in bouncing babies. Between 15-25% of pregnancies…
Motherhood
TTC Baby #2: Losing Jelly Bean
“Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.” Lamentations 3:32-33 (NIV) Sometimes despite all the prayers, God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we would hope. In the moment it’s normal to feel hurt and confused, maybe even…
Becoming More Productive: How I Created an Efficient Desk for Motherhood
I care for Rigel full-time while also working from home on a freelance basis for a legal data analysis company. I’m grateful that this role has been available during this strange time in the world where childcare is so hard to find. While I know in the long-term, I’ll have to transition to a business…
How to Realistically Avoid Mom Burn Out
If you’re reading this post you’ve likely already watched a couple of Youtube videos about how to avoid Mom burn out and have read several other blog posts. They’re going to tell you to delegate tasks, go on date nights, and get in your self-care. But let’s be honest when you’re down in the trenches,…
Postpartum Skin Rehab: Tightening Your Belly Skin
It’s summer and I know you’ve been staring at your belly wondering how you’re going to dress it. Your body goes through a lot while pregnant. From circulatory changes, digestive changes, and even feet changes. But the change that is the hardest often to get used to and recover from is the most obvious one…
Are You Even a Mom Boss?
This week I completed my Master’s in Business Administration. For those of you who don’t know some of the background on why I chose to go back to school after already being a lawyer for nearly six years you can read this post. Since completing the degree I can’t help but think about what I’m…
When Mom Needs a Break: Overwhelmed and Tired
I originally intended to write something about the changing dynamics of relationships once you become a mother for this week’s blog post. As the week progressed I realized that it was less my relationship with my husband that I wanted to talk about (or work on) and more my relationship with myself. I was overwhelmed…
Slimming for the Sibling: Trying for Baby #2
I want to say that I’ve been trying to slim for the sibling since 6 months postpartum but really I was just trying to slim so people wouldn’t think I’ve been sitting around stuffing my face with cheese doodles. If you read my post last month about my body image right now then you know…
Toddler Mom Productivity Tips
So your kid turned one and they’re walking. You were excited and thinking that maybe this was the beginning of regaining your independence. Instead, you have a little person that often aggressively demands your attention without yet being able to form complete sentences. They want to open everything, they want access to your laptop, they…
How I Use my Amazon Fire Tablet As a Work From Home Mom
As a Mom of a very curious and rambunctious 18-month old I have to find creative ways to get work done. It occurred to me if I just sprinkled screens all around the house that maybe, just maybe, I could come close to getting in a full day’s work on a semi-regular basis. Initially, I…